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Zookeeper
Location
Albany, New York, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-4 years
Compensation
$28K - $34K per year
Posted
1d ago
Summary and responsibilities
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Summary
The Zookeeper will be responsible for the daily care and welfare of a diverse collection of animals, including feeding, cleaning habitats, and performing enrichment activities. This role also involves assisting with veterinary procedures, maintaining detailed records, and engaging with guests to promote conservation and positive experiences.
Chehaw Park & Zoo is seeking a dependable, motivated professional to join our animal husbandry team. Accredited by the Zoological Association of America, Chehaw is committed to excellence in animal care, welfare, conservation, and guest engagement.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in animal husbandry, zoological safety, and captive wildlife management. Responsibilities include maintaining clean, safe, and enriching habitats for a diverse collection of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates while supporting exceptional animal welfare and positive guest experiences. Success in this role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability.
Basic Job Duties
Attend to assigned animals; prepare diets, feed, and provide water; sanitize enclosure furniture/floors and food/water dishes as scheduled or necessary; perform approved enrichment and training activities; assist in the capture and restraint of animals
Inspect animals for health problems; collect fecal samples for testing; condition/train animals for veterinary procedures; assist veterinarians with medical exams and procedures, including surgery and necropsy; administer medications to animals
Record relevant information in facility’s recordkeeping database, including animal observations, health concerns and treatments, acquisitions/births, dispositions/deaths, etc.; objectively complete animal welfare assessments, as assigned
Perform routine repairs and maintenance on exhibits/enclosures as needed; construct improvements, furnishings, and decorations for exhibits; may replace substrate, control weeds, and collect browse
Assist in planning and conducting educational and interactive guest programs; engage the public to encourage curiosity and facilitate a positive experience
Support institution’s Vision, Mission, and Value statements; maintain a positive example in meeting the needs of fellow staff, volunteers, and guests
Education and Prerequisites
High school diploma or equivalent
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to/from work
Previous animal husbandry experience preferred
Adequate knowledge about exotic animal husbandry and captive management; ability to build upon this knowledge and to adapt as necessary to animal collection changes
Basic computer skills
Must be able to lift 60 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions on a daily basis; must be able to tolerate strong odors, dust, hay, dander, and dampness; may be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time and/or to twist, bend, crouch, squat, climb, crawl, kneel, jump, swim, or carry objects for short distances; may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and potentially dangerous animals
Willingness to participate in staff vaccination program to prevent zoonotic disease transfer, scheduled as recommended by CDC; may include tetanus, TB skin test, rabies, Hepatitis A & B, Influenza
All job offers are contingent upon acceptable background investigation and drug test results
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time (40-hours per week), hourly. Commensurate with experience, generally $28k-34k per year.
Benefits include:
Paid-time-off
Sick time
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Participation in staff vaccination program
Relocation package available to eligible new hires
Chehaw is committed to providing employees with opportunities for development and advancement.
Updated 1d ago
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2-4 years
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Chehaw Park & Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Albany, New York, United States
Chehaw Park & Zoo is seeking a dependable, motivated professional to join their animal husbandry team. Accredited by the Zoological Association of America, Chehaw is committed to excellence in animal care, welfare, conservation, and guest engagement.
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Zookeeper
Albany, New York, United States • Full Time